This year, Stiftung Warentest only examined bicycles with a low entry in their e-bike test.
These models convinced in the test.
This year,
Stiftung Warentest is
examining e-bikes with a low entry point
Different categories of
e-bikes
were tested
Only four out of twelve e-bike models convince the experts from Stiftung Warentest *
Kassel
- After
Stiftung Warentest had
bikes with a trekking frame
in its
e-bike test
in 2018
, models with a comfortable, low step-through have now been
subjected to
a
test
.
These
e-bikes
with a so-called wave frame are the best-selling models.
In their
test
report,
Stiftung Warentest
notes
that the
e-bike test is
one of the most expensive that they carry out.
This year's
test
of
e-bikes
was a joint test with the Austrian Association for Consumer Information.
Different categories of e-bikes are evaluated in the test
In the
test
by
Stiftung Warentest
, twelve
e-bikes were
examined.
The overall rating was again made up of various individual ratings.
Each
e-bike was
rated
in the following categories:
Drive
drive
handling
Security and durability
Pollutants
As with every
test
by
Stiftung Warentest
, the
individual ratings were
weighted differently.
The
e-bike
models in the
test
were purchased between November 2019 and January 2020.
Stiftung Warentest
asked
their providers
the prices for the respective
e-bike
models in April 2020.
Test: Evaluation of the e-bikes in the driving category
In the driving category, the experts from
Stiftung Warentest rated,
among other things, driving behavior uphill, but also on the straight.
In the category with the highest weighting at 40 percent, the comfort, gear shifting, maneuverability, driving without a motor and the noise level of the individual
e-bikes were also
rated.
Several e-bikes with a low step-through disappointed in the test, only one in three in the test is good.
But four pedelecs are safe, robust and contain no harmful substances.
They cost between 2900 and 3100 euros.
All test results: https://t.co/Pgp45OqCBd
- Stiftung Warentest (@warentest) May 27, 2020
But that's not all, the driving stability was also examined.
Each
e-bike
was also tested for its tendency to flutter.
The various driving characteristics were assessed by a total of six experienced cyclists.
Evaluation of the e-bikes in the drive and handling category in the test
In the drive category, which makes up 20 percent of the weighting,
Stiftung Warentest
tested, among other things, the range under a simulation of permanent engine support of 200 percent, a speed of 20 km / h, 100 kilos total weight, a hilly route profile and light wind .
The experts also examined the charging time of the battery, response
behavior
, motor assistance and the pushing aid of the
e-bikes
in the
test
.
In the category of handling it was the
e-bike test
of
Stiftung Warentest
, among others, to the user manual or the setting and adjusting stem and seat position of the
e-bikes
.
The 20 percent weighted category of
Stiftung Warentest also
placed its features on controls and displays, installing and removing batteries, and carrying and repairing pedelecs.
Test: Evaluation of the e-bikes in the category of safety and durability
The breaking strength and durability of handlebars, fork and seat post, brakes and lights as well as electrical and functional safety were also examined by the experts from
Stiftung Warentest
as part of the safety and durability category in the
e-bike test
.
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E-bike test 2020: The handles and steering rods of the electric bikes were also examined by the Stiftung Warentest (symbol image).
© dpa / Hauke-Christian Dittrich
The category of the
e-bike test
, which is also
weighted with 20 percent
, also includes other safety aspects such as ground clearance or the pedal distance as well as the aspects assessed under processing, such as sharp corners and the breakdown frequency in the practical test.
In addition, the handles and saddles of the
e-bikes were
examined for various pollutants and plasticizers, which fall under the pollutant category.
Stiftung Warentest: The results of the e-bike test
After testing twelve e-bikes, Stiftung Warentest came to the conclusion: "Almost all twelve e-bikes in the test are fun to ride, but only four are good in the end. The others involve risks: frame cracks, pollutants, risk of fire."
According to
Stiftung Warentest,
four out of twelve pedelecs, which are known colloquially as
e-bikes
, are
good.
The favorite of the experts and test drivers and, according to information from
Stiftung Warentest,
the best electric bike overall is the KTM Macina Tour 510 for 2900 euros.
The Stevens E-Courier PT5 for 3000 euros also received a good rating.
The PegasusPremio Evo 10Lite for 3100 euros drives well according to the test results of the
Stiftung Warentest
, but it takes a lot of time to charge.
The RaleighKent 9 for 2,800 euros convinced in the
test
, but drives
unstable with a lot of luggage
, according to the experts from
Stiftung Warentest
.
Stiftung Warentest: Tips for buying an e-bike
Before buying an e-bike, the buyer should have a clear idea of how the e-bike will be used.
Stiftung Warentest has listed a few questions that you should ask yourself before buying an e-bike:
Are you more likely to be out and about in hilly or flat terrain?
Do you drive short distances or often long tours?
Are you an experienced cyclist or a newcomer or returnee?
Do you care about comfort?
If you have informed yourself sufficiently, you can start - however, a test ride with the selected
e-bike is
recommended before each purchase
.
Video: e-bike test - how expensive is a good pedelec?
The fact that more and more e-bikes are on the streets in Kassel * and in the district is also reflected in the crime statistics.
More and more of them are stolen.
There is also high demand for e-bikes in the Kassel region.
“It feels like we've already sold as many bikes as we usually did up to midsummer.
E-bikes, in particular, are in demand - how wild, ”says the couple Katrin and Heike Fischer, owners of a bicycle shop in Münden.
Steaks from Aldi, Lidl, Rewe and Co. put to the test: Stiftung Warentest examines pork products.
The quality is often good, but the keeping conditions are a major point of criticism.
Some foods increase your risk of developing cancer.
According to Stiftung Warentest, you should keep your hands off these products in order to reduce the risk of cancer.
In the test, Stiftung Warentest discovered significant security vulnerabilities among providers of photo books.
They are an easy game for hackers and stalkers.
(By Lucas Maier and Helena Gries) * hna.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editorial network.
